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Cuba had one player defect, and 6 players and a coach stuck in another country for their opening Gold Cup match

published:10 Jul 2015

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Did you know up until 1997, it was actually illegal for Cubans to mingle with tourists? It's okay now though, and today even Americans are allowed to explore the country that was barred to them for 55 years. This unique “time warp” island is generally safe and friendly, but there are a few things NOT to do in Cuba.
1. Don’t Bring Bling
The average Cuban salary is about $20 per month, so don't flaunt your wealth. Walking around with dazzling jewelry and slick smart phones can make you a target to pickpockets.
2. Don’t Take Pics of PoliceIt’s illegal to take photos of any military, police or airport personnel in Cuba. If you want to avoid unpleasant interrogations from the authorities, don’t get snap-happy in front of these officials.
3. Don’t DissFidel
It's illegal for Cubans to criticize the government. Of course, they may discuss things covertly amongst themselves, but you don’t qualify. So don’t dare to diss the Castros or Communism in casual conversation.
4. Don’t Blow Your Nose in Public
Cubans consider this to be extremely rude. If you have a cold or allergies, it’s best to take care of things in private.
5. Don’t Fall for the Jineteros
A Jinetero is a seemingly friendly local that suddenly charges you for assistance you didn’t really ask for. Some of these hustlers besiege you with hard-luck stories to guilt you into paying more money. This also applies to the escorts and prostitutes on the island who make a living off of lonely middle-aged tourists.
6. Don’t Forget to Bring a Few Gifts
Local hotel staff and guides appreciate cash tips, but also things like shampoo, school supplies or canned tuna. Some airlines allow passengers to bring an extra bag full of sundries like this for “humanitarian aid” purposes.
7. Don’t Get Short Changed
The official local currency is the CUP, however tourists have to use the CUC, but there's a 13% exchange fee when converting US dollars. Best to bring euros, Canadian dollars or Sterling. Also beware of Jineteros offering to exchange with you on the streets. Even shop keepers are notorious for short-changing and switching CUP for CUC!
8. Don’t Take Unlicensed Taxis
Cuba’s streets are full of these: and some even operate as taxis. Many are not metered, so you’ll have to negotiate a fare upfront. Watch out for unlicensed taxis, you may be setting yourself up for a scam or robbery.
9. Don’t Forget the Cigars
John F. Kennedy famously stocked up on 1,200 cigars before imposing the 1962 embargo. After 50 years, Americans can now legally bring back $100 worth of tobacco and alcohol.
12. Don’t Do Drugs
Cubans can receive the death penalty for drug consumption. Tourists however can be sent to maximum security prison.
Most important of all, don’t delay coming here. Cuba is a magical country you'll want to see before word gets out.

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexplained incident reportedly occurred late in 2016, one official told the Post.
The continuous symptoms reportedly prompted the officials to leave, which first led the State Department to begin looking into the matter.
Both State Department officials told the newspaper that the facts surrounding the incidents are not yet complete.
CBS Radio News, which first reported the incidents, said federal investigators are looking into the claims.
Cuban officials have pledged to investigate the incidents as well and take appropriate action, the officials told the Post.
It is not unprecedented or uncommon for American officials in Cuba to be harassed, the Post reported, pointing to the start of the practice emerging under island's communist government in the 1970s.
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The State Department also reportedly reminded Cuba of its agreement from the Vienna Convention to protect foreign diplomats.
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Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization hailed the Cuban effort. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/web/telesur/#!en/video/cuba-to-send-medical-personnel-to-fight-ebola-in-africa

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Medical Tourism in Cuba. People who are looking for affordable yet high quality health care treatments should have medical tourism in Cuba option open. Many patients from United States are coming to Cuba as of high cost of health care in the U.S. and having health tourism in Cuba and great vacation afterwards as they save their money saved from high costs of health care treatments at their home countries. http://www.placidway.com/country/95/Cuba-Medical-Tourism
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Welcome to Cuba.
Cuba is internationally renowned for its excellent quality and affordability of the medical and health
services. Cuban hospitals and clinics offer top notch medical care at a fraction of the cost in many
countries. Plenty of medical centers handle all types of medical specialties and feature comprehensive
facilities, as well as an impeccable infrastructure. There are many that have special rooms that are
dedicated for international patients, offering flawless medical attention within a welcoming and
professional environment. It's important to note that, usually, Cuban medical personnel have a good
level of English. A lot of the hospitals and clinics in Cuba are certified by the International
Organization for Standardization for top notch cleanliness, general practices, hospital management,
hygiene, and overall atmosphere.
Cuba's health system boasts of the most advanced medical technology and a set up that makes it
possible for the highly trained and experienced doctors to offer specialized medical treatments
and procedures.
No doubt to contact us for more information.
Placidway, global medical tourism.
Helpful tags: Cuba Health Care System, Medical Travel In Cuba, Cuban Health Tourism, Medical Tourism Cuba Cost, Medical Tourism Cuba Cancer, Going To Cuba For Medical Treatment, Healthcare In Cuba, Health Tourism, Medical Holiday In Cuba, Cancer TreatmentCosmetic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Urology Surgery , Orthopedic Procedures, Neurology, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Havana, Cuba, Health-Care Tourists In Cuba

published:20 Sep 2016

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(11 May 2009)
Havana, Cuba - April 17, 2009
1. Wide shot small fishing boats anchored in Havana with Morro Castle in background
2. Medium shot fishermen on boat returning to Havana
3. Zoom out fishermen tying boat with Morro Castle in background
4.Pan right Mamposton Aquaculture Center breeding tanks
5.Medium shot man starting pump
6.Medium shot pumps aerating breeding tanks
7.Wide shot water pumping into tank and worker feeding fish in background
8.Close up catfish jumping in tank while being fed
9.Medium shot worker feeding catfish
10.Wide shot net-covered breeding pools
11.Medium shot worker opening water spigot
12.Medium shot catfish in tank
13.Close up same
14.SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Julio Baisre, Cuban Ministry of Fisheries:
"Our ocean fishing resources are exploited to the maximum. It is not possible to continue exploiting them because we run the risk of over-exploiting them. So we must move toward aquaculture. Between both types of aquaculture, the freshwater kind and the ocean variety, the freshwater one has a precedent, more advanced technology and it is easier."
15. Close up workers getting Tilapia fish from cage in tank
16. Medium same
17. Medium shot workers skimming indoor pools containing young catfish offspring
18. Close up workers using skimmers in pools
19. Close up young catfish
20. Medium shot water pipe dripping into tank
21. Close up small catfish in tank
22. Wide shot workers and scientists walking outside near large breeding tanks
LEAD IN :
Cuba is famous for its coastline and beautiful sea.
But concern about the island's ability to feed its population in the future has led to the authorities investing in developing aquaculture with freshwater species, to replace imported fish.
STORYLINE:
The "Mamposton Aquaculture Center", consisting of 17 hectares in San Jose de las Lajas (30 kilometres outside of Havana) is a centre of excellence for fish farming, especially the catfish and the tilapia.
"Mamposton" produces 300 metric tons of fish yearly.
Of the 26 fish farms on the island, it is the largest.
Authorities are hoping to save millions of dollars by replacing costly imports with locally produced fish.
So why cultivate freshwater fish in reservoirs and tanks when approximately 6-thousand kilometres (3728 miles) of coastline surround the island?
It may seem paradoxical, but local authorities assured AP that it is all "part of a strategy".
According to Julio Baisre, special assistant to the recently restructured Fisheries Ministry of Cuba, the Cuban coastline is rich in beauty but poor as a food source.
The ocean's greatest fish reserves are limited to four specific zones: South America, southern Africa, the Mediterranean, and the coast of California.
More than 50% of the world's catch comes from those specific areas that amount to only 1% of the world's bodies of water.
According to the last official numbers available from 2008, the volume of capture in Cuba for the year was 60,900 metric tons of fish (both freshwater and saltwater) and seafood (lobster and shrimp).
In addition another 30,500 tons, came from freshwater fish farms.
Cuba buys 30,000 additional tons on the international market to satisfy the country's needs.
Authorities indicated that in 2007 Cuba spent 48-million U.S. dollars importing fish mostly destined for sale in the locally subsidised market.
According to a recent report from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, F.A.O., Cuba lacks "sufficient infrastructure and qualified personnel" to work towards the promotion of aquaculture in the future.
Cuba exports 81-million U.S. dollars in fish products, primarily lobster and shrimp.
The island cultivates 3.6 tons of farmed shrimp destined for Europe.
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Cayo Santa María

Cayo Santa María (Cay or "Key" of Santa Maria) is an island off Cuba's north central coast in the Jardines del Rey archipelago. The island is linked by road and bridge to the town of Caibarién on the main island. Cayo Santa María is well known for its white sand beaches and luxury all inclusive resorts.

Geography

The island is linked to the mainland near Caibarién by a 48km causeway constructed between 1989 and 1999 by Campaña de Las Villas. The island is administered as part of Caibarién, a municipality of Villa Clara Province.

Tourism

The first hotel to open its door was the Sol Cayo Santa Maria in Dec. 2001. All hotels in Cayo Santa María, currently 12 for a total of 8,739 rooms, are owned by the Cuban group Gaviota. The « Cayos de Villa Clara » project is the construction of 10,000 rooms on the islands of Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Ensenachos and Cayo Las Brujas.

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Cuba has a personnel problem

Cuba had one player defect, and 6 players and a coach stuck in another country for their opening Gold Cup match

3:35

10 Things NOT to Do in Cuba

10 Things NOT to Do in Cuba

10 Things NOT to Do in Cuba

Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com
Did you know up until 1997, it was actually illegal for Cubans to mingle with tourists? It's okay now though, and today even Americans are allowed to explore the country that was barred to them for 55 years. This unique “time warp” island is generally safe and friendly, but there are a few things NOT to do in Cuba.
1. Don’t Bring Bling
The average Cuban salary is about $20 per month, so don't flaunt your wealth. Walking around with dazzling jewelry and slick smart phones can make you a target to pickpockets.
2. Don’t Take Pics of PoliceIt’s illegal to take photos of any military, police or airport personnel in Cuba. If you want to avoid unpleasant interrogations from the authorities, don’t get snap-happy in front of these officials.
3. Don’t DissFidel
It's illegal for Cubans to criticize the government. Of course, they may discuss things covertly amongst themselves, but you don’t qualify. So don’t dare to diss the Castros or Communism in casual conversation.
4. Don’t Blow Your Nose in Public
Cubans consider this to be extremely rude. If you have a cold or allergies, it’s best to take care of things in private.
5. Don’t Fall for the Jineteros
A Jinetero is a seemingly friendly local that suddenly charges you for assistance you didn’t really ask for. Some of these hustlers besiege you with hard-luck stories to guilt you into paying more money. This also applies to the escorts and prostitutes on the island who make a living off of lonely middle-aged tourists.
6. Don’t Forget to Bring a Few Gifts
Local hotel staff and guides appreciate cash tips, but also things like shampoo, school supplies or canned tuna. Some airlines allow passengers to bring an extra bag full of sundries like this for “humanitarian aid” purposes.
7. Don’t Get Short Changed
The official local currency is the CUP, however tourists have to use the CUC, but there's a 13% exchange fee when converting US dollars. Best to bring euros, Canadian dollars or Sterling. Also beware of Jineteros offering to exchange with you on the streets. Even shop keepers are notorious for short-changing and switching CUP for CUC!
8. Don’t Take Unlicensed Taxis
Cuba’s streets are full of these: and some even operate as taxis. Many are not metered, so you’ll have to negotiate a fare upfront. Watch out for unlicensed taxis, you may be setting yourself up for a scam or robbery.
9. Don’t Forget the Cigars
John F. Kennedy famously stocked up on 1,200 cigars before imposing the 1962 embargo. After 50 years, Americans can now legally bring back $100 worth of tobacco and alcohol.
12. Don’t Do Drugs
Cubans can receive the death penalty for drug consumption. Tourists however can be sent to maximum security prison.
Most important of all, don’t delay coming here. Cuba is a magical country you'll want to see before word gets out.

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexplained incident reportedly occurred late in 2016, one official told the Post.
The continuous symptoms reportedly prompted the officials to leave, which first led the State Department to begin looking into the matter.
Both State Department officials told the newspaper that the facts surrounding the incidents are not yet complete.
CBS Radio News, which first reported the incidents, said federal investigators are looking into the claims.
Cuban officials have pledged to investigate the incidents as well and take appropriate action, the officials told the Post.
It is not unprecedented or uncommon for American officials in Cuba to be harassed, the Post reported, pointing to the start of the practice emerging under island's communist government in the 1970s.
ADVERTISEMENT
The State Department also reportedly reminded Cuba of its agreement from the Vienna Convention to protect foreign diplomats.
#Report: #US #expels #Cuban #diplomats #after #American #personnel #in #Cuba #report #'physical #symptoms'

1:05

Cuba to send medical personnel to fight ebola in Africa

Cuba to send medical personnel to fight ebola in Africa

Cuba to send medical personnel to fight ebola in Africa

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization hailed the Cuban effort. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/web/telesur/#!en/video/cuba-to-send-medical-personnel-to-fight-ebola-in-africa

Medical Tourism in Cuba. People who are looking for affordable yet high quality health care treatments should have medical tourism in Cuba option open. Many patients from United States are coming to Cuba as of high cost of health care in the U.S. and having health tourism in Cuba and great vacation afterwards as they save their money saved from high costs of health care treatments at their home countries. http://www.placidway.com/country/95/Cuba-Medical-Tourism
Contact us directly - It's free!
http://www.placidway.com/contact/contact-us.phpEmail: info@placidway.com
Phone: +1.303.500.3821
Website: http://www.placidway.com
Medical Tourism Videos: http://www.medicaltourism.video
Transcript: Placidway, global medical tourism.
Welcome to Cuba.
Cuba is internationally renowned for its excellent quality and affordability of the medical and health
services. Cuban hospitals and clinics offer top notch medical care at a fraction of the cost in many
countries. Plenty of medical centers handle all types of medical specialties and feature comprehensive
facilities, as well as an impeccable infrastructure. There are many that have special rooms that are
dedicated for international patients, offering flawless medical attention within a welcoming and
professional environment. It's important to note that, usually, Cuban medical personnel have a good
level of English. A lot of the hospitals and clinics in Cuba are certified by the International
Organization for Standardization for top notch cleanliness, general practices, hospital management,
hygiene, and overall atmosphere.
Cuba's health system boasts of the most advanced medical technology and a set up that makes it
possible for the highly trained and experienced doctors to offer specialized medical treatments
and procedures.
No doubt to contact us for more information.
Placidway, global medical tourism.
Helpful tags: Cuba Health Care System, Medical Travel In Cuba, Cuban Health Tourism, Medical Tourism Cuba Cost, Medical Tourism Cuba Cancer, Going To Cuba For Medical Treatment, Healthcare In Cuba, Health Tourism, Medical Holiday In Cuba, Cancer TreatmentCosmetic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Urology Surgery , Orthopedic Procedures, Neurology, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Havana, Cuba, Health-Care Tourists In Cuba

2:32

Cuba promotes fish farms

Cuba promotes fish farms

Cuba promotes fish farms

(11 May 2009)
Havana, Cuba - April 17, 2009
1. Wide shot small fishing boats anchored in Havana with Morro Castle in background
2. Medium shot fishermen on boat returning to Havana
3. Zoom out fishermen tying boat with Morro Castle in background
4.Pan right Mamposton Aquaculture Center breeding tanks
5.Medium shot man starting pump
6.Medium shot pumps aerating breeding tanks
7.Wide shot water pumping into tank and worker feeding fish in background
8.Close up catfish jumping in tank while being fed
9.Medium shot worker feeding catfish
10.Wide shot net-covered breeding pools
11.Medium shot worker opening water spigot
12.Medium shot catfish in tank
13.Close up same
14.SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Julio Baisre, Cuban Ministry of Fisheries:
"Our ocean fishing resources are exploited to the maximum. It is not possible to continue exploiting them because we run the risk of over-exploiting them. So we must move toward aquaculture. Between both types of aquaculture, the freshwater kind and the ocean variety, the freshwater one has a precedent, more advanced technology and it is easier."
15. Close up workers getting Tilapia fish from cage in tank
16. Medium same
17. Medium shot workers skimming indoor pools containing young catfish offspring
18. Close up workers using skimmers in pools
19. Close up young catfish
20. Medium shot water pipe dripping into tank
21. Close up small catfish in tank
22. Wide shot workers and scientists walking outside near large breeding tanks
LEAD IN :
Cuba is famous for its coastline and beautiful sea.
But concern about the island's ability to feed its population in the future has led to the authorities investing in developing aquaculture with freshwater species, to replace imported fish.
STORYLINE:
The "Mamposton Aquaculture Center", consisting of 17 hectares in San Jose de las Lajas (30 kilometres outside of Havana) is a centre of excellence for fish farming, especially the catfish and the tilapia.
"Mamposton" produces 300 metric tons of fish yearly.
Of the 26 fish farms on the island, it is the largest.
Authorities are hoping to save millions of dollars by replacing costly imports with locally produced fish.
So why cultivate freshwater fish in reservoirs and tanks when approximately 6-thousand kilometres (3728 miles) of coastline surround the island?
It may seem paradoxical, but local authorities assured AP that it is all "part of a strategy".
According to Julio Baisre, special assistant to the recently restructured Fisheries Ministry of Cuba, the Cuban coastline is rich in beauty but poor as a food source.
The ocean's greatest fish reserves are limited to four specific zones: South America, southern Africa, the Mediterranean, and the coast of California.
More than 50% of the world's catch comes from those specific areas that amount to only 1% of the world's bodies of water.
According to the last official numbers available from 2008, the volume of capture in Cuba for the year was 60,900 metric tons of fish (both freshwater and saltwater) and seafood (lobster and shrimp).
In addition another 30,500 tons, came from freshwater fish farms.
Cuba buys 30,000 additional tons on the international market to satisfy the country's needs.
Authorities indicated that in 2007 Cuba spent 48-million U.S. dollars importing fish mostly destined for sale in the locally subsidised market.
According to a recent report from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, F.A.O., Cuba lacks "sufficient infrastructure and qualified personnel" to work towards the promotion of aquaculture in the future.
Cuba exports 81-million U.S. dollars in fish products, primarily lobster and shrimp.
The island cultivates 3.6 tons of farmed shrimp destined for Europe.
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Soccer In Cuba

Baseball is Cuba's national sport. But soccer (futbol) is gaining in popularity. I had the chance to go to El Estadio de Jose Marti; a local stadium where the youth play in the evenings. This video is a glimpse into the current state of Cuban soccer.

US Tourists Continue Travel to Cuba

(11 Aug 2017) Relations between Cuba and the United States have recently been roiled by accusations that American diplomatic personnel were harmed by sonic devices used to spy on them.
One U.S. visitor to the island during the muggy month of August praised the locals, saying all, including the local police, have been very friendly, and expressed surprise at the reported spying story.
In response, the TrumpAdministration expelled two Cuban diplomats in May over the accusations, which thus far are still under investigation by both governments.
The allegations revolve around complaints by U.S. diplomatic personnel who said they suffered hearing loss and other physical ailments believed to be caused by sonic listening devices.
Several American diplomats have left the island for medical care as a result.
A Canadian diplomat says he, too, suffered hearing loss and headaches after being subjected to stealth listening devices planted in the residences of foreign diplomats by either the Cuban Government, or a third party.
The Cuban Government has denied any involvement, and says it has launched an intensive investigation into the incidents, which are reminiscent of the Cold War era, during which U.S. diplomats were routinely harassed on the island.
The diplomatic spat comes as the Trump Administration is reviewing and revising the Cuba policy of the previous administration, which started normalizing relations in December of 2014.
One U.S. visitor to the island during the muggy month of August praised the locals, saying all, including the local police, have been very friendly, and expressed surprise at the reported spying story.
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2:28

What's causing U.S. diplomats in Cuba to mysteriously lose hearing?

What's causing U.S. diplomats in Cuba to mysteriously lose hearing?

What's causing U.S. diplomats in Cuba to mysteriously lose hearing?

The U.S. is investigating what caused American diplomats in Cuba to experience mysterious symptoms like hearing loss. The ongoing investigation is pointing to sonic technology that can't be heard by humans but is clearly harmful. Julianna Goldman reports.
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2:17

Cuba Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

Cuba Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

Cuba Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.
It comes a day after the US said its diplomats in Havana were experiencing strange physical symptoms.
Reports suggest the envoys could have been targeted by a covert sonic device that causes hearing loss.
Havana denies the allegation, but the US has removed two Cuban diplomats from Washington DC in retaliation.
"Cuba has never, nor would ever, allow the Cuban territory to be used for any kind of action against accredited diplomats or their families," Cuba's foreign ministry said.
Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, says the government is working with US and Cuban officials to find out what happened.
"We are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and US diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana," a spokesperson for GlobalAffairs told the BBC.
"The government is actively working - including with US and Cuban authorities - to ascertain the cause. At this time, we do not have any reason to believe Canadian tourists and other visitors could be affected."
The Associated Press reported that a US investigation determined that the American diplomats' hearing loss could have been linked to sonic devices which emit inaudible sound waves that can cause deafness.
US officials, speaking to the agency anonymously, said investigations had determined devices had been deployed either inside or outside diplomats' homes.
Investigators are also considering the possibility that a third country, such as Russia, was behind the incidents, officials familiar with the inquiry told AP.
About five American diplomats, including some spouses, had been affected, but no children were involved, US officials said.
US Department of State spokeswoman Heather Nauer said staff began complaining of the strange symptoms late last year.
While they were not life-threatening, she revealed that a number of people had been brought home to the US as a result.
Washington and Havana only re-established ties in 2015, following 50 years of hostilities between the two countries.
FloridaSenator Marco Rubio said the alleged incidents were just the latest examples of harassment toward US diplomats in Cuba.
"Personal harm to US officials shows the extent the Castro regime will go and clearly violates international norms," he said.
If true, the use of sonic devices to cause harm to diplomats would be unprecedented.

Cuba has a personnel problem

Cuba had one player defect, and 6 players and a coach stuck in another country for their opening Gold Cup match

published: 10 Jul 2015

10 Things NOT to Do in Cuba

Get more Tips here! www.destinationtips.com
Did you know up until 1997, it was actually illegal for Cubans to mingle with tourists? It's okay now though, and today even Americans are allowed to explore the country that was barred to them for 55 years. This unique “time warp” island is generally safe and friendly, but there are a few things NOT to do in Cuba.
1. Don’t Bring Bling
The average Cuban salary is about $20 per month, so don't flaunt your wealth. Walking around with dazzling jewelry and slick smart phones can make you a target to pickpockets.
2. Don’t Take Pics of PoliceIt’s illegal to take photos of any military, police or airport personnel in Cuba. If you want to avoid unpleasant interrogations from the authorities, don’t get snap-happy in front of these officials.
3. Don’t...

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexpla...

published: 09 Aug 2017

Cuba to send medical personnel to fight ebola in Africa

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization hailed the Cuban effort. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/web/telesur/#!en/video/cuba-to-send-medical-personnel-to-fight-ebola-in-africa

published: 12 Sep 2014

Varadero, Cuba 2017

Medical Tourism in Cuba. People who are looking for affordable yet high quality health care treatments should have medical tourism in Cuba option open. Many patients from United States are coming to Cuba as of high cost of health care in the U.S. and having health tourism in Cuba and great vacation afterwards as they save their money saved from high costs of health care treatments at their home countries. http://www.placidway.com/country/95/Cuba-Medical-Tourism
Contact us directly - It's free!
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Phone: +1.303.500.3821
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Transcript: Placidway, global medical tourism.
Welcome to Cuba.
Cuba is internationally renowned for its exc...

Soccer In Cuba

Baseball is Cuba's national sport. But soccer (futbol) is gaining in popularity. I had the chance to go to El Estadio de Jose Marti; a local stadium where the youth play in the evenings. This video is a glimpse into the current state of Cuban soccer.

published: 31 May 2013

Cuba L.A. - Guantanamera

CubaL.A. is a collective of West Coast musicians who share an interest in Cuban music, and, most of them are of Cuban descent as well. Their leader is DaniloLozano, a classically-trained flautist and a professor of music.
Cuba LA es un colectivo de músicos de la CostaOeste que comparten un interés en la música cubana, y, la mayoría de ellos son de origen cubano. Su líder es Danilo Lozano, un flautista de formación clásica y profesor de música.
"Guantanamera" (Spanish: "from Guantánamo [feminine]", thus "woman from Guantánamo") is perhaps the best known Cuban song and that country's most noted patriotic song.
The music for the song is attributed to José FernándezDiaz, known as Joseíto Fernández who claimed to have written it at various dates (consensus puts 1929 as its year of origin)...

US Tourists Continue Travel to Cuba

(11 Aug 2017) Relations between Cuba and the United States have recently been roiled by accusations that American diplomatic personnel were harmed by sonic devices used to spy on them.
One U.S. visitor to the island during the muggy month of August praised the locals, saying all, including the local police, have been very friendly, and expressed surprise at the reported spying story.
In response, the TrumpAdministration expelled two Cuban diplomats in May over the accusations, which thus far are still under investigation by both governments.
The allegations revolve around complaints by U.S. diplomatic personnel who said they suffered hearing loss and other physical ailments believed to be caused by sonic listening devices.
Several American diplomats have left the island for medical ...

Cayo Santa Maria - Cuba - Avril 2017

Damex Shipbuilding & Engineering Cuba

Through the combined strengths of Dutch shipbuilding knowledge and Cuban craftsmanship Damex Shipbuilding & EngineeringCuba has delivered a wide range of vessels from ferries to patrol boats and from tugs to bunker tankers for both national and international customers. As a part of the Damen shipyards group Damex is able to provide high level trained personnel, spare parts, and ship repair and maintenance services to clients in the Caribbean & Central America.
Discover more information at http://damex.com/

published: 26 Jul 2017

What's causing U.S. diplomats in Cuba to mysteriously lose hearing?

The U.S. is investigating what caused American diplomats in Cuba to experience mysterious symptoms like hearing loss. The ongoing investigation is pointing to sonic technology that can't be heard by humans but is clearly harmful. Julianna Goldman reports.
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published: 11 Aug 2017

Cuba Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.
It comes a day after the US said its diplomats in Havana were experiencing strange physical symptoms.
Reports suggest the envoys could have been targeted by a covert sonic device that causes hearing loss.
Havana denies the allegation, but the US has removed two Cuban diplomats from Washington DC in retaliation.
"Cuba has never, nor would ever, allow the Cuban territory to be used for any kind of action against accredited diplomats or their families," Cuba's foreign ministry said.
Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, says the government is working with US and Cuban official...

10 Things NOT to Do in Cuba

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Did you know up until 1997, it was actually illegal for Cubans to mingle with tourists? It's okay now though, and to...

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Did you know up until 1997, it was actually illegal for Cubans to mingle with tourists? It's okay now though, and today even Americans are allowed to explore the country that was barred to them for 55 years. This unique “time warp” island is generally safe and friendly, but there are a few things NOT to do in Cuba.
1. Don’t Bring Bling
The average Cuban salary is about $20 per month, so don't flaunt your wealth. Walking around with dazzling jewelry and slick smart phones can make you a target to pickpockets.
2. Don’t Take Pics of PoliceIt’s illegal to take photos of any military, police or airport personnel in Cuba. If you want to avoid unpleasant interrogations from the authorities, don’t get snap-happy in front of these officials.
3. Don’t DissFidel
It's illegal for Cubans to criticize the government. Of course, they may discuss things covertly amongst themselves, but you don’t qualify. So don’t dare to diss the Castros or Communism in casual conversation.
4. Don’t Blow Your Nose in Public
Cubans consider this to be extremely rude. If you have a cold or allergies, it’s best to take care of things in private.
5. Don’t Fall for the Jineteros
A Jinetero is a seemingly friendly local that suddenly charges you for assistance you didn’t really ask for. Some of these hustlers besiege you with hard-luck stories to guilt you into paying more money. This also applies to the escorts and prostitutes on the island who make a living off of lonely middle-aged tourists.
6. Don’t Forget to Bring a Few Gifts
Local hotel staff and guides appreciate cash tips, but also things like shampoo, school supplies or canned tuna. Some airlines allow passengers to bring an extra bag full of sundries like this for “humanitarian aid” purposes.
7. Don’t Get Short Changed
The official local currency is the CUP, however tourists have to use the CUC, but there's a 13% exchange fee when converting US dollars. Best to bring euros, Canadian dollars or Sterling. Also beware of Jineteros offering to exchange with you on the streets. Even shop keepers are notorious for short-changing and switching CUP for CUC!
8. Don’t Take Unlicensed Taxis
Cuba’s streets are full of these: and some even operate as taxis. Many are not metered, so you’ll have to negotiate a fare upfront. Watch out for unlicensed taxis, you may be setting yourself up for a scam or robbery.
9. Don’t Forget the Cigars
John F. Kennedy famously stocked up on 1,200 cigars before imposing the 1962 embargo. After 50 years, Americans can now legally bring back $100 worth of tobacco and alcohol.
12. Don’t Do Drugs
Cubans can receive the death penalty for drug consumption. Tourists however can be sent to maximum security prison.
Most important of all, don’t delay coming here. Cuba is a magical country you'll want to see before word gets out.

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Did you know up until 1997, it was actually illegal for Cubans to mingle with tourists? It's okay now though, and today even Americans are allowed to explore the country that was barred to them for 55 years. This unique “time warp” island is generally safe and friendly, but there are a few things NOT to do in Cuba.
1. Don’t Bring Bling
The average Cuban salary is about $20 per month, so don't flaunt your wealth. Walking around with dazzling jewelry and slick smart phones can make you a target to pickpockets.
2. Don’t Take Pics of PoliceIt’s illegal to take photos of any military, police or airport personnel in Cuba. If you want to avoid unpleasant interrogations from the authorities, don’t get snap-happy in front of these officials.
3. Don’t DissFidel
It's illegal for Cubans to criticize the government. Of course, they may discuss things covertly amongst themselves, but you don’t qualify. So don’t dare to diss the Castros or Communism in casual conversation.
4. Don’t Blow Your Nose in Public
Cubans consider this to be extremely rude. If you have a cold or allergies, it’s best to take care of things in private.
5. Don’t Fall for the Jineteros
A Jinetero is a seemingly friendly local that suddenly charges you for assistance you didn’t really ask for. Some of these hustlers besiege you with hard-luck stories to guilt you into paying more money. This also applies to the escorts and prostitutes on the island who make a living off of lonely middle-aged tourists.
6. Don’t Forget to Bring a Few Gifts
Local hotel staff and guides appreciate cash tips, but also things like shampoo, school supplies or canned tuna. Some airlines allow passengers to bring an extra bag full of sundries like this for “humanitarian aid” purposes.
7. Don’t Get Short Changed
The official local currency is the CUP, however tourists have to use the CUC, but there's a 13% exchange fee when converting US dollars. Best to bring euros, Canadian dollars or Sterling. Also beware of Jineteros offering to exchange with you on the streets. Even shop keepers are notorious for short-changing and switching CUP for CUC!
8. Don’t Take Unlicensed Taxis
Cuba’s streets are full of these: and some even operate as taxis. Many are not metered, so you’ll have to negotiate a fare upfront. Watch out for unlicensed taxis, you may be setting yourself up for a scam or robbery.
9. Don’t Forget the Cigars
John F. Kennedy famously stocked up on 1,200 cigars before imposing the 1962 embargo. After 50 years, Americans can now legally bring back $100 worth of tobacco and alcohol.
12. Don’t Do Drugs
Cubans can receive the death penalty for drug consumption. Tourists however can be sent to maximum security prison.
Most important of all, don’t delay coming here. Cuba is a magical country you'll want to see before word gets out.

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexplained incident reportedly occurred late in 2016, one official told the Post.
The continuous symptoms reportedly prompted the officials to leave, which first led the State Department to begin looking into the matter.
Both State Department officials told the newspaper that the facts surrounding the incidents are not yet complete.
CBS Radio News, which first reported the incidents, said federal investigators are looking into the claims.
Cuban officials have pledged to investigate the incidents as well and take appropriate action, the officials told the Post.
It is not unprecedented or uncommon for American officials in Cuba to be harassed, the Post reported, pointing to the start of the practice emerging under island's communist government in the 1970s.
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The State Department also reportedly reminded Cuba of its agreement from the Vienna Convention to protect foreign diplomats.
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Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexplained incident reportedly occurred late in 2016, one official told the Post.
The continuous symptoms reportedly prompted the officials to leave, which first led the State Department to begin looking into the matter.
Both State Department officials told the newspaper that the facts surrounding the incidents are not yet complete.
CBS Radio News, which first reported the incidents, said federal investigators are looking into the claims.
Cuban officials have pledged to investigate the incidents as well and take appropriate action, the officials told the Post.
It is not unprecedented or uncommon for American officials in Cuba to be harassed, the Post reported, pointing to the start of the practice emerging under island's communist government in the 1970s.
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The State Department also reportedly reminded Cuba of its agreement from the Vienna Convention to protect foreign diplomats.
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Cuba to send medical personnel to fight ebola in Africa

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Ma...

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization hailed the Cuban effort. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/web/telesur/#!en/video/cuba-to-send-medical-personnel-to-fight-ebola-in-africa

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization hailed the Cuban effort. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/web/telesur/#!en/video/cuba-to-send-medical-personnel-to-fight-ebola-in-africa

Medical Tourism in Cuba. People who are looking for affordable yet high quality health care treatments should have medical tourism in Cuba option open. Many pat...

Medical Tourism in Cuba. People who are looking for affordable yet high quality health care treatments should have medical tourism in Cuba option open. Many patients from United States are coming to Cuba as of high cost of health care in the U.S. and having health tourism in Cuba and great vacation afterwards as they save their money saved from high costs of health care treatments at their home countries. http://www.placidway.com/country/95/Cuba-Medical-Tourism
Contact us directly - It's free!
http://www.placidway.com/contact/contact-us.phpEmail: info@placidway.com
Phone: +1.303.500.3821
Website: http://www.placidway.com
Medical Tourism Videos: http://www.medicaltourism.video
Transcript: Placidway, global medical tourism.
Welcome to Cuba.
Cuba is internationally renowned for its excellent quality and affordability of the medical and health
services. Cuban hospitals and clinics offer top notch medical care at a fraction of the cost in many
countries. Plenty of medical centers handle all types of medical specialties and feature comprehensive
facilities, as well as an impeccable infrastructure. There are many that have special rooms that are
dedicated for international patients, offering flawless medical attention within a welcoming and
professional environment. It's important to note that, usually, Cuban medical personnel have a good
level of English. A lot of the hospitals and clinics in Cuba are certified by the International
Organization for Standardization for top notch cleanliness, general practices, hospital management,
hygiene, and overall atmosphere.
Cuba's health system boasts of the most advanced medical technology and a set up that makes it
possible for the highly trained and experienced doctors to offer specialized medical treatments
and procedures.
No doubt to contact us for more information.
Placidway, global medical tourism.
Helpful tags: Cuba Health Care System, Medical Travel In Cuba, Cuban Health Tourism, Medical Tourism Cuba Cost, Medical Tourism Cuba Cancer, Going To Cuba For Medical Treatment, Healthcare In Cuba, Health Tourism, Medical Holiday In Cuba, Cancer TreatmentCosmetic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Urology Surgery , Orthopedic Procedures, Neurology, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Havana, Cuba, Health-Care Tourists In Cuba

Medical Tourism in Cuba. People who are looking for affordable yet high quality health care treatments should have medical tourism in Cuba option open. Many patients from United States are coming to Cuba as of high cost of health care in the U.S. and having health tourism in Cuba and great vacation afterwards as they save their money saved from high costs of health care treatments at their home countries. http://www.placidway.com/country/95/Cuba-Medical-Tourism
Contact us directly - It's free!
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Phone: +1.303.500.3821
Website: http://www.placidway.com
Medical Tourism Videos: http://www.medicaltourism.video
Transcript: Placidway, global medical tourism.
Welcome to Cuba.
Cuba is internationally renowned for its excellent quality and affordability of the medical and health
services. Cuban hospitals and clinics offer top notch medical care at a fraction of the cost in many
countries. Plenty of medical centers handle all types of medical specialties and feature comprehensive
facilities, as well as an impeccable infrastructure. There are many that have special rooms that are
dedicated for international patients, offering flawless medical attention within a welcoming and
professional environment. It's important to note that, usually, Cuban medical personnel have a good
level of English. A lot of the hospitals and clinics in Cuba are certified by the International
Organization for Standardization for top notch cleanliness, general practices, hospital management,
hygiene, and overall atmosphere.
Cuba's health system boasts of the most advanced medical technology and a set up that makes it
possible for the highly trained and experienced doctors to offer specialized medical treatments
and procedures.
No doubt to contact us for more information.
Placidway, global medical tourism.
Helpful tags: Cuba Health Care System, Medical Travel In Cuba, Cuban Health Tourism, Medical Tourism Cuba Cost, Medical Tourism Cuba Cancer, Going To Cuba For Medical Treatment, Healthcare In Cuba, Health Tourism, Medical Holiday In Cuba, Cancer TreatmentCosmetic Surgery, Bariatric Surgery, Urology Surgery , Orthopedic Procedures, Neurology, Oncology, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Havana, Cuba, Health-Care Tourists In Cuba

(11 May 2009)
Havana, Cuba - April 17, 2009
1. Wide shot small fishing boats anchored in Havana with Morro Castle in background
2. Medium shot fishermen on boat returning to Havana
3. Zoom out fishermen tying boat with Morro Castle in background
4.Pan right Mamposton Aquaculture Center breeding tanks
5.Medium shot man starting pump
6.Medium shot pumps aerating breeding tanks
7.Wide shot water pumping into tank and worker feeding fish in background
8.Close up catfish jumping in tank while being fed
9.Medium shot worker feeding catfish
10.Wide shot net-covered breeding pools
11.Medium shot worker opening water spigot
12.Medium shot catfish in tank
13.Close up same
14.SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Julio Baisre, Cuban Ministry of Fisheries:
"Our ocean fishing resources are exploited to the maximum. It is not possible to continue exploiting them because we run the risk of over-exploiting them. So we must move toward aquaculture. Between both types of aquaculture, the freshwater kind and the ocean variety, the freshwater one has a precedent, more advanced technology and it is easier."
15. Close up workers getting Tilapia fish from cage in tank
16. Medium same
17. Medium shot workers skimming indoor pools containing young catfish offspring
18. Close up workers using skimmers in pools
19. Close up young catfish
20. Medium shot water pipe dripping into tank
21. Close up small catfish in tank
22. Wide shot workers and scientists walking outside near large breeding tanks
LEAD IN :
Cuba is famous for its coastline and beautiful sea.
But concern about the island's ability to feed its population in the future has led to the authorities investing in developing aquaculture with freshwater species, to replace imported fish.
STORYLINE:
The "Mamposton Aquaculture Center", consisting of 17 hectares in San Jose de las Lajas (30 kilometres outside of Havana) is a centre of excellence for fish farming, especially the catfish and the tilapia.
"Mamposton" produces 300 metric tons of fish yearly.
Of the 26 fish farms on the island, it is the largest.
Authorities are hoping to save millions of dollars by replacing costly imports with locally produced fish.
So why cultivate freshwater fish in reservoirs and tanks when approximately 6-thousand kilometres (3728 miles) of coastline surround the island?
It may seem paradoxical, but local authorities assured AP that it is all "part of a strategy".
According to Julio Baisre, special assistant to the recently restructured Fisheries Ministry of Cuba, the Cuban coastline is rich in beauty but poor as a food source.
The ocean's greatest fish reserves are limited to four specific zones: South America, southern Africa, the Mediterranean, and the coast of California.
More than 50% of the world's catch comes from those specific areas that amount to only 1% of the world's bodies of water.
According to the last official numbers available from 2008, the volume of capture in Cuba for the year was 60,900 metric tons of fish (both freshwater and saltwater) and seafood (lobster and shrimp).
In addition another 30,500 tons, came from freshwater fish farms.
Cuba buys 30,000 additional tons on the international market to satisfy the country's needs.
Authorities indicated that in 2007 Cuba spent 48-million U.S. dollars importing fish mostly destined for sale in the locally subsidised market.
According to a recent report from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, F.A.O., Cuba lacks "sufficient infrastructure and qualified personnel" to work towards the promotion of aquaculture in the future.
Cuba exports 81-million U.S. dollars in fish products, primarily lobster and shrimp.
The island cultivates 3.6 tons of farmed shrimp destined for Europe.
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(11 May 2009)
Havana, Cuba - April 17, 2009
1. Wide shot small fishing boats anchored in Havana with Morro Castle in background
2. Medium shot fishermen on boat returning to Havana
3. Zoom out fishermen tying boat with Morro Castle in background
4.Pan right Mamposton Aquaculture Center breeding tanks
5.Medium shot man starting pump
6.Medium shot pumps aerating breeding tanks
7.Wide shot water pumping into tank and worker feeding fish in background
8.Close up catfish jumping in tank while being fed
9.Medium shot worker feeding catfish
10.Wide shot net-covered breeding pools
11.Medium shot worker opening water spigot
12.Medium shot catfish in tank
13.Close up same
14.SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Julio Baisre, Cuban Ministry of Fisheries:
"Our ocean fishing resources are exploited to the maximum. It is not possible to continue exploiting them because we run the risk of over-exploiting them. So we must move toward aquaculture. Between both types of aquaculture, the freshwater kind and the ocean variety, the freshwater one has a precedent, more advanced technology and it is easier."
15. Close up workers getting Tilapia fish from cage in tank
16. Medium same
17. Medium shot workers skimming indoor pools containing young catfish offspring
18. Close up workers using skimmers in pools
19. Close up young catfish
20. Medium shot water pipe dripping into tank
21. Close up small catfish in tank
22. Wide shot workers and scientists walking outside near large breeding tanks
LEAD IN :
Cuba is famous for its coastline and beautiful sea.
But concern about the island's ability to feed its population in the future has led to the authorities investing in developing aquaculture with freshwater species, to replace imported fish.
STORYLINE:
The "Mamposton Aquaculture Center", consisting of 17 hectares in San Jose de las Lajas (30 kilometres outside of Havana) is a centre of excellence for fish farming, especially the catfish and the tilapia.
"Mamposton" produces 300 metric tons of fish yearly.
Of the 26 fish farms on the island, it is the largest.
Authorities are hoping to save millions of dollars by replacing costly imports with locally produced fish.
So why cultivate freshwater fish in reservoirs and tanks when approximately 6-thousand kilometres (3728 miles) of coastline surround the island?
It may seem paradoxical, but local authorities assured AP that it is all "part of a strategy".
According to Julio Baisre, special assistant to the recently restructured Fisheries Ministry of Cuba, the Cuban coastline is rich in beauty but poor as a food source.
The ocean's greatest fish reserves are limited to four specific zones: South America, southern Africa, the Mediterranean, and the coast of California.
More than 50% of the world's catch comes from those specific areas that amount to only 1% of the world's bodies of water.
According to the last official numbers available from 2008, the volume of capture in Cuba for the year was 60,900 metric tons of fish (both freshwater and saltwater) and seafood (lobster and shrimp).
In addition another 30,500 tons, came from freshwater fish farms.
Cuba buys 30,000 additional tons on the international market to satisfy the country's needs.
Authorities indicated that in 2007 Cuba spent 48-million U.S. dollars importing fish mostly destined for sale in the locally subsidised market.
According to a recent report from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, F.A.O., Cuba lacks "sufficient infrastructure and qualified personnel" to work towards the promotion of aquaculture in the future.
Cuba exports 81-million U.S. dollars in fish products, primarily lobster and shrimp.
The island cultivates 3.6 tons of farmed shrimp destined for Europe.
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Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

Soccer In Cuba

Baseball is Cuba's national sport. But soccer (futbol) is gaining in popularity. I had the chance to go to El Estadio de Jose Marti; a local stadium where the y...

Baseball is Cuba's national sport. But soccer (futbol) is gaining in popularity. I had the chance to go to El Estadio de Jose Marti; a local stadium where the youth play in the evenings. This video is a glimpse into the current state of Cuban soccer.

Baseball is Cuba's national sport. But soccer (futbol) is gaining in popularity. I had the chance to go to El Estadio de Jose Marti; a local stadium where the youth play in the evenings. This video is a glimpse into the current state of Cuban soccer.

(11 Aug 2017) Relations between Cuba and the United States have recently been roiled by accusations that American diplomatic personnel were harmed by sonic devices used to spy on them.
One U.S. visitor to the island during the muggy month of August praised the locals, saying all, including the local police, have been very friendly, and expressed surprise at the reported spying story.
In response, the TrumpAdministration expelled two Cuban diplomats in May over the accusations, which thus far are still under investigation by both governments.
The allegations revolve around complaints by U.S. diplomatic personnel who said they suffered hearing loss and other physical ailments believed to be caused by sonic listening devices.
Several American diplomats have left the island for medical care as a result.
A Canadian diplomat says he, too, suffered hearing loss and headaches after being subjected to stealth listening devices planted in the residences of foreign diplomats by either the Cuban Government, or a third party.
The Cuban Government has denied any involvement, and says it has launched an intensive investigation into the incidents, which are reminiscent of the Cold War era, during which U.S. diplomats were routinely harassed on the island.
The diplomatic spat comes as the Trump Administration is reviewing and revising the Cuba policy of the previous administration, which started normalizing relations in December of 2014.
One U.S. visitor to the island during the muggy month of August praised the locals, saying all, including the local police, have been very friendly, and expressed surprise at the reported spying story.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/248b90f74dec5ac21e23dd5de4503703
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

(11 Aug 2017) Relations between Cuba and the United States have recently been roiled by accusations that American diplomatic personnel were harmed by sonic devices used to spy on them.
One U.S. visitor to the island during the muggy month of August praised the locals, saying all, including the local police, have been very friendly, and expressed surprise at the reported spying story.
In response, the TrumpAdministration expelled two Cuban diplomats in May over the accusations, which thus far are still under investigation by both governments.
The allegations revolve around complaints by U.S. diplomatic personnel who said they suffered hearing loss and other physical ailments believed to be caused by sonic listening devices.
Several American diplomats have left the island for medical care as a result.
A Canadian diplomat says he, too, suffered hearing loss and headaches after being subjected to stealth listening devices planted in the residences of foreign diplomats by either the Cuban Government, or a third party.
The Cuban Government has denied any involvement, and says it has launched an intensive investigation into the incidents, which are reminiscent of the Cold War era, during which U.S. diplomats were routinely harassed on the island.
The diplomatic spat comes as the Trump Administration is reviewing and revising the Cuba policy of the previous administration, which started normalizing relations in December of 2014.
One U.S. visitor to the island during the muggy month of August praised the locals, saying all, including the local police, have been very friendly, and expressed surprise at the reported spying story.
You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/248b90f74dec5ac21e23dd5de4503703
Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

Through the combined strengths of Dutch shipbuilding knowledge and Cuban craftsmanship Damex Shipbuilding & EngineeringCuba has delivered a wide range of vessels from ferries to patrol boats and from tugs to bunker tankers for both national and international customers. As a part of the Damen shipyards group Damex is able to provide high level trained personnel, spare parts, and ship repair and maintenance services to clients in the Caribbean & Central America.
Discover more information at http://damex.com/

Through the combined strengths of Dutch shipbuilding knowledge and Cuban craftsmanship Damex Shipbuilding & EngineeringCuba has delivered a wide range of vessels from ferries to patrol boats and from tugs to bunker tankers for both national and international customers. As a part of the Damen shipyards group Damex is able to provide high level trained personnel, spare parts, and ship repair and maintenance services to clients in the Caribbean & Central America.
Discover more information at http://damex.com/

The U.S. is investigating what caused American diplomats in Cuba to experience mysterious symptoms like hearing loss. The ongoing investigation is pointing to sonic technology that can't be heard by humans but is clearly harmful. Julianna Goldman reports.
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The U.S. is investigating what caused American diplomats in Cuba to experience mysterious symptoms like hearing loss. The ongoing investigation is pointing to sonic technology that can't be heard by humans but is clearly harmful. Julianna Goldman reports.
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Cuba Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba wa...

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.
It comes a day after the US said its diplomats in Havana were experiencing strange physical symptoms.
Reports suggest the envoys could have been targeted by a covert sonic device that causes hearing loss.
Havana denies the allegation, but the US has removed two Cuban diplomats from Washington DC in retaliation.
"Cuba has never, nor would ever, allow the Cuban territory to be used for any kind of action against accredited diplomats or their families," Cuba's foreign ministry said.
Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, says the government is working with US and Cuban officials to find out what happened.
"We are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and US diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana," a spokesperson for GlobalAffairs told the BBC.
"The government is actively working - including with US and Cuban authorities - to ascertain the cause. At this time, we do not have any reason to believe Canadian tourists and other visitors could be affected."
The Associated Press reported that a US investigation determined that the American diplomats' hearing loss could have been linked to sonic devices which emit inaudible sound waves that can cause deafness.
US officials, speaking to the agency anonymously, said investigations had determined devices had been deployed either inside or outside diplomats' homes.
Investigators are also considering the possibility that a third country, such as Russia, was behind the incidents, officials familiar with the inquiry told AP.
About five American diplomats, including some spouses, had been affected, but no children were involved, US officials said.
US Department of State spokeswoman Heather Nauer said staff began complaining of the strange symptoms late last year.
While they were not life-threatening, she revealed that a number of people had been brought home to the US as a result.
Washington and Havana only re-established ties in 2015, following 50 years of hostilities between the two countries.
FloridaSenator Marco Rubio said the alleged incidents were just the latest examples of harassment toward US diplomats in Cuba.
"Personal harm to US officials shows the extent the Castro regime will go and clearly violates international norms," he said.
If true, the use of sonic devices to cause harm to diplomats would be unprecedented.

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.
It comes a day after the US said its diplomats in Havana were experiencing strange physical symptoms.
Reports suggest the envoys could have been targeted by a covert sonic device that causes hearing loss.
Havana denies the allegation, but the US has removed two Cuban diplomats from Washington DC in retaliation.
"Cuba has never, nor would ever, allow the Cuban territory to be used for any kind of action against accredited diplomats or their families," Cuba's foreign ministry said.
Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, says the government is working with US and Cuban officials to find out what happened.
"We are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and US diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana," a spokesperson for GlobalAffairs told the BBC.
"The government is actively working - including with US and Cuban authorities - to ascertain the cause. At this time, we do not have any reason to believe Canadian tourists and other visitors could be affected."
The Associated Press reported that a US investigation determined that the American diplomats' hearing loss could have been linked to sonic devices which emit inaudible sound waves that can cause deafness.
US officials, speaking to the agency anonymously, said investigations had determined devices had been deployed either inside or outside diplomats' homes.
Investigators are also considering the possibility that a third country, such as Russia, was behind the incidents, officials familiar with the inquiry told AP.
About five American diplomats, including some spouses, had been affected, but no children were involved, US officials said.
US Department of State spokeswoman Heather Nauer said staff began complaining of the strange symptoms late last year.
While they were not life-threatening, she revealed that a number of people had been brought home to the US as a result.
Washington and Havana only re-established ties in 2015, following 50 years of hostilities between the two countries.
FloridaSenator Marco Rubio said the alleged incidents were just the latest examples of harassment toward US diplomats in Cuba.
"Personal harm to US officials shows the extent the Castro regime will go and clearly violates international norms," he said.
If true, the use of sonic devices to cause harm to diplomats would be unprecedented.

U.S. lawmakers want retaliation for acoustic incidents in Cuba

U.S. lawmakers want retaliation for acoustic incidents in Cuba
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A group of RepublicanU.S. senators called on Friday for Washington to retaliate for an alleged “acoustic attack” on U.S. personnel in Cuba by expelling Cuban diplomats and possibly closing the U.S. embassy in Havana.

Cuba Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.
It comes a day after the US said its diplomats in Havana were experiencing strange physical symptoms.
Reports suggest the envoys could have been targeted by a covert sonic device that causes hearing loss.
Havana denies the allegation, but the US has removed two Cuban diplomats from Washington DC in retaliation.
"Cuba has never, nor would ever, allow the Cuban territory to be used for any kind of action against accredited diplomats or their families," Cuba's foreign ministry said.
Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, says the government is working with US and Cuban official...

published: 11 Aug 2017

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexpla...

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U.S. lawmakers want retaliation for acoustic incidents in Cuba
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Cuba Canadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba wa...

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.
It comes a day after the US said its diplomats in Havana were experiencing strange physical symptoms.
Reports suggest the envoys could have been targeted by a covert sonic device that causes hearing loss.
Havana denies the allegation, but the US has removed two Cuban diplomats from Washington DC in retaliation.
"Cuba has never, nor would ever, allow the Cuban territory to be used for any kind of action against accredited diplomats or their families," Cuba's foreign ministry said.
Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, says the government is working with US and Cuban officials to find out what happened.
"We are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and US diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana," a spokesperson for GlobalAffairs told the BBC.
"The government is actively working - including with US and Cuban authorities - to ascertain the cause. At this time, we do not have any reason to believe Canadian tourists and other visitors could be affected."
The Associated Press reported that a US investigation determined that the American diplomats' hearing loss could have been linked to sonic devices which emit inaudible sound waves that can cause deafness.
US officials, speaking to the agency anonymously, said investigations had determined devices had been deployed either inside or outside diplomats' homes.
Investigators are also considering the possibility that a third country, such as Russia, was behind the incidents, officials familiar with the inquiry told AP.
About five American diplomats, including some spouses, had been affected, but no children were involved, US officials said.
US Department of State spokeswoman Heather Nauer said staff began complaining of the strange symptoms late last year.
While they were not life-threatening, she revealed that a number of people had been brought home to the US as a result.
Washington and Havana only re-established ties in 2015, following 50 years of hostilities between the two countries.
FloridaSenator Marco Rubio said the alleged incidents were just the latest examples of harassment toward US diplomats in Cuba.
"Personal harm to US officials shows the extent the Castro regime will go and clearly violates international norms," he said.
If true, the use of sonic devices to cause harm to diplomats would be unprecedented.

CubaCanadian diplomat struck by headaches and hearing loss
Canada's foreign ministry is investigating after at least one of its diplomats stationed in Cuba was treated for hearing loss and headaches.
It comes a day after the US said its diplomats in Havana were experiencing strange physical symptoms.
Reports suggest the envoys could have been targeted by a covert sonic device that causes hearing loss.
Havana denies the allegation, but the US has removed two Cuban diplomats from Washington DC in retaliation.
"Cuba has never, nor would ever, allow the Cuban territory to be used for any kind of action against accredited diplomats or their families," Cuba's foreign ministry said.
Global Affairs Canada, the country's foreign ministry, says the government is working with US and Cuban officials to find out what happened.
"We are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and US diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana," a spokesperson for GlobalAffairs told the BBC.
"The government is actively working - including with US and Cuban authorities - to ascertain the cause. At this time, we do not have any reason to believe Canadian tourists and other visitors could be affected."
The Associated Press reported that a US investigation determined that the American diplomats' hearing loss could have been linked to sonic devices which emit inaudible sound waves that can cause deafness.
US officials, speaking to the agency anonymously, said investigations had determined devices had been deployed either inside or outside diplomats' homes.
Investigators are also considering the possibility that a third country, such as Russia, was behind the incidents, officials familiar with the inquiry told AP.
About five American diplomats, including some spouses, had been affected, but no children were involved, US officials said.
US Department of State spokeswoman Heather Nauer said staff began complaining of the strange symptoms late last year.
While they were not life-threatening, she revealed that a number of people had been brought home to the US as a result.
Washington and Havana only re-established ties in 2015, following 50 years of hostilities between the two countries.
FloridaSenator Marco Rubio said the alleged incidents were just the latest examples of harassment toward US diplomats in Cuba.
"Personal harm to US officials shows the extent the Castro regime will go and clearly violates international norms," he said.
If true, the use of sonic devices to cause harm to diplomats would be unprecedented.

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Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexplained incident reportedly occurred late in 2016, one official told the Post.
The continuous symptoms reportedly prompted the officials to leave, which first led the State Department to begin looking into the matter.
Both State Department officials told the newspaper that the facts surrounding the incidents are not yet complete.
CBS Radio News, which first reported the incidents, said federal investigators are looking into the claims.
Cuban officials have pledged to investigate the incidents as well and take appropriate action, the officials told the Post.
It is not unprecedented or uncommon for American officials in Cuba to be harassed, the Post reported, pointing to the start of the practice emerging under island's communist government in the 1970s.
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The State Department also reportedly reminded Cuba of its agreement from the Vienna Convention to protect foreign diplomats.
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Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexplained incident reportedly occurred late in 2016, one official told the Post.
The continuous symptoms reportedly prompted the officials to leave, which first led the State Department to begin looking into the matter.
Both State Department officials told the newspaper that the facts surrounding the incidents are not yet complete.
CBS Radio News, which first reported the incidents, said federal investigators are looking into the claims.
Cuban officials have pledged to investigate the incidents as well and take appropriate action, the officials told the Post.
It is not unprecedented or uncommon for American officials in Cuba to be harassed, the Post reported, pointing to the start of the practice emerging under island's communist government in the 1970s.
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The State Department also reportedly reminded Cuba of its agreement from the Vienna Convention to protect foreign diplomats.
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Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Ma...

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization hailed the Cuban effort. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/web/telesur/#!en/video/cuba-to-send-medical-personnel-to-fight-ebola-in-africa

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of 165 doctors and 103 nurses, to Africa to fight the ebola outbreak. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization hailed the Cuban effort. teleSUR http://multimedia.telesurtv.net/web/telesur/#!en/video/cuba-to-send-medical-personnel-to-fight-ebola-in-africa

Literary Afterlives of the Cuban and Angolan Revolutions

Kluge Fellow Lanie Millar discussed how recent Cuban and Angolan literature reexamines histories of revolution. Cuba and Angola are two nations linked by a history of Iberian colonization and leftist revolutions that triumphed in Cuba in 1959 and Angola in 1975. The recent histories of Cuba and Angola come into closer contact via the fifteen-year military collaboration between the two nations during Angola's civil war (1975-2002). As the Cold War came to an end, however, Cuban and Angolan literature turned away from ideas of revolutionary utopia to disappointment with wartime violence, politically-motivated censorship and unresolved social realities.
For transcript and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7824

published: 22 Jun 2017

The Need To know Episode 2: 1967 Miami - Cuba UFO Incident

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar and locked on by Air Force personnel. This episode is a presentation and discussion by the witness to the event Bill Schroeder who was one of the Military personnel operating one of the missile batteries that locked on to one of the object and suffered the coincidences.
For More information about this case contact Bill Schroeder at MUFONman@gmail.com
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The Need To Know Episode 2 - 1967 Miami - Cuba UFO Incident V2

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar and locked on by Air Force personnel. This episode is a presentation and discussion by the witness to the event Bill Schroeder who was one of the Military personnel operating one of the missile batteries that locked on to one of the object and suffered the coincidences.
For More information about this case contact Bill Schroeder at MUFONman@gmail.com
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John Hughes, SpecialAssistant to Defense Intelligence AgencyDirectorLt. Gen.Joseph F. Carroll, delivered a nationally televised briefing on the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba, Feb. 6, 1963.
After the prospect of imminent nuclear war was resolved through negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, DIA provided finished intelligence to the Joint Chiefs to confirm that the Soviets were indeed dismantling and crating the missiles. Concerns remained in Congress, however, that the Soviets might seek to leave some of their arsenal on the island. On the morning of Feb. 6, 1963, Hughes presented a classified briefing to the House Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations reassuring them that all offensive bombers and missiles had been withdrawn. The briefing was so effective that President John F. Kennedy decided the photographic evidence should be declassified and shared with the American public.
Later that day, Secretary of DefenseRobert McNamara and Hughes took the stage at the State Department’s auditorium for a nationally televised presentation. Standing in front of a massive projection screen, the thirty-four-year-old Hughes provided a briefing that included photos, charts and tables clearly documenting the discovery of Soviet ballistic missiles, their assembly and operational readiness, and their dismantlement and removal from the island. Following the presentation, President Kennedy sent Hughes a personal letter congratulating him on the successful briefing.

John Hughes, SpecialAssistant to Defense Intelligence AgencyDirectorLt. Gen.Joseph F. Carroll, delivered a nationally televised briefing on the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba, Feb. 6, 1963.
After the prospect of imminent nuclear war was resolved through negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis in October 1962, DIA provided finished intelligence to the Joint Chiefs to confirm that the Soviets were indeed dismantling and crating the missiles. Concerns remained in Congress, however, that the Soviets might seek to leave some of their arsenal on the island. On the morning of Feb. 6, 1963, Hughes presented a classified briefing to the House Subcommittee on Defense Appropriations reassuring them that all offensive bombers and missiles had been withdrawn. The briefing was so effective that President John F. Kennedy decided the photographic evidence should be declassified and shared with the American public.
Later that day, Secretary of DefenseRobert McNamara and Hughes took the stage at the State Department’s auditorium for a nationally televised presentation. Standing in front of a massive projection screen, the thirty-four-year-old Hughes provided a briefing that included photos, charts and tables clearly documenting the discovery of Soviet ballistic missiles, their assembly and operational readiness, and their dismantlement and removal from the island. Following the presentation, President Kennedy sent Hughes a personal letter congratulating him on the successful briefing.

Literary Afterlives of the Cuban and Angolan Revolutions

Kluge Fellow Lanie Millar discussed how recent Cuban and Angolan literature reexamines histories of revolution. Cuba and Angola are two nations linked by a hist...

Kluge Fellow Lanie Millar discussed how recent Cuban and Angolan literature reexamines histories of revolution. Cuba and Angola are two nations linked by a history of Iberian colonization and leftist revolutions that triumphed in Cuba in 1959 and Angola in 1975. The recent histories of Cuba and Angola come into closer contact via the fifteen-year military collaboration between the two nations during Angola's civil war (1975-2002). As the Cold War came to an end, however, Cuban and Angolan literature turned away from ideas of revolutionary utopia to disappointment with wartime violence, politically-motivated censorship and unresolved social realities.
For transcript and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7824

Kluge Fellow Lanie Millar discussed how recent Cuban and Angolan literature reexamines histories of revolution. Cuba and Angola are two nations linked by a history of Iberian colonization and leftist revolutions that triumphed in Cuba in 1959 and Angola in 1975. The recent histories of Cuba and Angola come into closer contact via the fifteen-year military collaboration between the two nations during Angola's civil war (1975-2002). As the Cold War came to an end, however, Cuban and Angolan literature turned away from ideas of revolutionary utopia to disappointment with wartime violence, politically-motivated censorship and unresolved social realities.
For transcript and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=7824

The Need To know Episode 2: 1967 Miami - Cuba UFO Incident

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar...

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar and locked on by Air Force personnel. This episode is a presentation and discussion by the witness to the event Bill Schroeder who was one of the Military personnel operating one of the missile batteries that locked on to one of the object and suffered the coincidences.
For More information about this case contact Bill Schroeder at MUFONman@gmail.com
CheckFloridaMUFON out at www.FloridaMUFON.org also our national site at www.mufon.com
Want to get involved locally here in Florida. Join out meetup at www.meetup.com/Florida-MUFON/
We are looking for new Field Investigators to assist with our mission and goals. Interested? Checkout how to become a field investigator today.
http://www.mufon.com/become-a-field-investigator.html

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar and locked on by Air Force personnel. This episode is a presentation and discussion by the witness to the event Bill Schroeder who was one of the Military personnel operating one of the missile batteries that locked on to one of the object and suffered the coincidences.
For More information about this case contact Bill Schroeder at MUFONman@gmail.com
CheckFloridaMUFON out at www.FloridaMUFON.org also our national site at www.mufon.com
Want to get involved locally here in Florida. Join out meetup at www.meetup.com/Florida-MUFON/
We are looking for new Field Investigators to assist with our mission and goals. Interested? Checkout how to become a field investigator today.
http://www.mufon.com/become-a-field-investigator.html

The Need To Know Episode 2 - 1967 Miami - Cuba UFO Incident V2

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar...

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar and locked on by Air Force personnel. This episode is a presentation and discussion by the witness to the event Bill Schroeder who was one of the Military personnel operating one of the missile batteries that locked on to one of the object and suffered the coincidences.
For More information about this case contact Bill Schroeder at MUFONman@gmail.com
CheckFloridaMUFON out at www.FloridaMUFON.org also our national site at www.mufon.com
Want to get involved locally here in Florida. Join out meetup at www.meetup.com/Florida-MUFON/
We are looking for new Field Investigators to assist with our mission and goals. Interested? Checkout how to become a field investigator today.
http://www.mufon.com/become-a-field-investigator.html

This episode covers a case of a group of unidentified objects that came down the east coast of the US over Miami and the keys. The objects were tracked on radar and locked on by Air Force personnel. This episode is a presentation and discussion by the witness to the event Bill Schroeder who was one of the Military personnel operating one of the missile batteries that locked on to one of the object and suffered the coincidences.
For More information about this case contact Bill Schroeder at MUFONman@gmail.com
CheckFloridaMUFON out at www.FloridaMUFON.org also our national site at www.mufon.com
Want to get involved locally here in Florida. Join out meetup at www.meetup.com/Florida-MUFON/
We are looking for new Field Investigators to assist with our mission and goals. Interested? Checkout how to become a field investigator today.
http://www.mufon.com/become-a-field-investigator.html

10 Things NOT to Do in Cuba

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Did you know up until 1997, it was actually illegal for Cubans to mingle with tourists? It's okay now though, and today even Americans are allowed to explore the country that was barred to them for 55 years. This unique “time warp” island is generally safe and friendly, but there are a few things NOT to do in Cuba.
1. Don’t Bring Bling
The average Cuban salary is about $20 per month, so don't flaunt your wealth. Walking around with dazzling jewelry and slick smart phones can make you a target to pickpockets.
2. Don’t Take Pics of PoliceIt’s illegal to take photos of any military, police or airport personnel in Cuba. If you want to avoid unpleasant interrogations from the authorities, don’t get snap-happy in front of these officials.
3. Don’t DissFidel
It's illegal for Cubans to criticize the government. Of course, they may discuss things covertly amongst themselves, but you don’t qualify. So don’t dare to diss the Castros or Communism in casual conversation.
4. Don’t Blow Your Nose in Public
Cubans consider this to be extremely rude. If you have a cold or allergies, it’s best to take care of things in private.
5. Don’t Fall for the Jineteros
A Jinetero is a seemingly friendly local that suddenly charges you for assistance you didn’t really ask for. Some of these hustlers besiege you with hard-luck stories to guilt you into paying more money. This also applies to the escorts and prostitutes on the island who make a living off of lonely middle-aged tourists.
6. Don’t Forget to Bring a Few Gifts
Local hotel staff and guides appreciate cash tips, but also things like shampoo, school supplies or canned tuna. Some airlines allow passengers to bring an extra bag full of sundries like this for “humanitarian aid” purposes.
7. Don’t Get Short Changed
The official local currency is the CUP, however tourists have to use the CUC, but there's a 13% exchange fee when converting US dollars. Best to bring euros, Canadian dollars or Sterling. Also beware of Jineteros offering to exchange with you on the streets. Even shop keepers are notorious for short-changing and switching CUP for CUC!
8. Don’t Take Unlicensed Taxis
Cuba’s streets are full of these: and some even operate as taxis. Many are not metered, so you’ll have to negotiate a fare upfront. Watch out for unlicensed taxis, you may be setting yourself up for a scam or robbery.
9. Don’t Forget the Cigars
John F. Kennedy famously stocked up on 1,200 cigars before imposing the 1962 embargo. After 50 years, Americans can now legally bring back $100 worth of tobacco and alcohol.
12. Don’t Do Drugs
Cubans can receive the death penalty for drug consumption. Tourists however can be sent to maximum security prison.
Most important of all, don’t delay coming here. Cuba is a magical country you'll want to see before word gets out.

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'

Report: US expels Cuban diplomats after American personnel in Cuba report 'physical symptoms'.
The StateDepartment has expelled two Cuban diplomats from the United States over safety concerns of American officials who reported experiencing unexplained "physical symptoms" while working in Cuba, according to reports.
State Department officials said the Cuban officials within the Embassy in Washington were asked to leave the country on May 23, after U.S. personnel stationed on the island “reported incidents which have caused a variety of physical symptoms,” according to a The Washington Post report published Wednesday.
The officials would not elaborate on what physical symptoms the officials exhibited nor specify when the Cubans departed the U.S., the newspaper reported.
The first unexplained incident reportedly occurred late in 2016, one official told the Post.
The continuous symptoms reportedly prompted the officials to leave, which first led the State Department to begin looking into the matter.
Both State Department officials told the newspaper that the facts surrounding the incidents are not yet complete.
CBS Radio News, which first reported the incidents, said federal investigators are looking into the claims.
Cuban officials have pledged to investigate the incidents as well and take appropriate action, the officials told the Post.
It is not unprecedented or uncommon for American officials in Cuba to be harassed, the Post reported, pointing to the start of the practice emerging under island's communist government in the 1970s.
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Cuba to send medical personnel to fight ebola in Africa

Cuba has pledged to send what will be the largest foreign medical contingent, comprised of...

Cuba to send medical personnel to fight ebola in Africa

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Cuba promotes fish farms

(11 May 2009)
Havana, Cuba - April 17, 2009
1. Wide shot small fishing boats anchored in Havana with Morro Castle in background
2. Medium shot fishermen on boat returning to Havana
3. Zoom out fishermen tying boat with Morro Castle in background
4.Pan right Mamposton Aquaculture Center breeding tanks
5.Medium shot man starting pump
6.Medium shot pumps aerating breeding tanks
7.Wide shot water pumping into tank and worker feeding fish in background
8.Close up catfish jumping in tank while being fed
9.Medium shot worker feeding catfish
10.Wide shot net-covered breeding pools
11.Medium shot worker opening water spigot
12.Medium shot catfish in tank
13.Close up same
14.SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Julio Baisre, Cuban Ministry of Fisheries:
"Our ocean fishing resources are exploited to the maximum. It is not possible to continue exploiting them because we run the risk of over-exploiting them. So we must move toward aquaculture. Between both types of aquaculture, the freshwater kind and the ocean variety, the freshwater one has a precedent, more advanced technology and it is easier."
15. Close up workers getting Tilapia fish from cage in tank
16. Medium same
17. Medium shot workers skimming indoor pools containing young catfish offspring
18. Close up workers using skimmers in pools
19. Close up young catfish
20. Medium shot water pipe dripping into tank
21. Close up small catfish in tank
22. Wide shot workers and scientists walking outside near large breeding tanks
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Cuba is famous for its coastline and beautiful sea.
But concern about the island's ability to feed its population in the future has led to the authorities investing in developing aquaculture with freshwater species, to replace imported fish.
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The "Mamposton Aquaculture Center", consisting of 17 hectares in San Jose de las Lajas (30 kilometres outside of Havana) is a centre of excellence for fish farming, especially the catfish and the tilapia.
"Mamposton" produces 300 metric tons of fish yearly.
Of the 26 fish farms on the island, it is the largest.
Authorities are hoping to save millions of dollars by replacing costly imports with locally produced fish.
So why cultivate freshwater fish in reservoirs and tanks when approximately 6-thousand kilometres (3728 miles) of coastline surround the island?
It may seem paradoxical, but local authorities assured AP that it is all "part of a strategy".
According to Julio Baisre, special assistant to the recently restructured Fisheries Ministry of Cuba, the Cuban coastline is rich in beauty but poor as a food source.
The ocean's greatest fish reserves are limited to four specific zones: South America, southern Africa, the Mediterranean, and the coast of California.
More than 50% of the world's catch comes from those specific areas that amount to only 1% of the world's bodies of water.
According to the last official numbers available from 2008, the volume of capture in Cuba for the year was 60,900 metric tons of fish (both freshwater and saltwater) and seafood (lobster and shrimp).
In addition another 30,500 tons, came from freshwater fish farms.
Cuba buys 30,000 additional tons on the international market to satisfy the country's needs.
Authorities indicated that in 2007 Cuba spent 48-million U.S. dollars importing fish mostly destined for sale in the locally subsidised market.
According to a recent report from the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation, F.A.O., Cuba lacks "sufficient infrastructure and qualified personnel" to work towards the promotion of aquaculture in the future.
Cuba exports 81-million U.S. dollars in fish products, primarily lobster and shrimp.
The island cultivates 3.6 tons of farmed shrimp destined for Europe.
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